eavesdropping

Example Sentences

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“As an eighth grader, I was eavesdropping when my mom was talking to a friend and I heard something about medical insurance and how expensive it is,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

A VPN cannot protect you from all online threats, such as eavesdropping attacks, fake Wi-Fi hotspots or IP-based tracking.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Quantum cryptography offers a promising defense by using the rules of quantum physics to secure communication against eavesdropping.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

As Ms. Picasso puts it: “There’s a lot of chatter going on between these works—like we’re eavesdropping at a party.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

A boy stood next to me, eavesdropping on the Titans.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan